Course Web Sites
We offer two platforms for course web site creation: Canvas and WordPress. Both types of sites can be created and synced with course rosters via the course hub. Learn more about each option here:
Below are some distinctions between the two.
| Canvas | WordPress | |
| Organization | Can be organized by week (default), topic, activity stream, function (quizzes, discussions, etc), | Organized by user-created menu structure |
| Interactive activity | Multiple options including quizzes, flashcards, forums, etc. | Posting and responses to posts |
| Aesthetic quality | Some controls over course home page and embedded images & videos. Page layouts allow for more aesthetic choice. | Various theme options to allow for a wide variety of visual display options |
| Assignments | Submitted to instructor and graded | Posted to site for peer review/response |
| Assessment | For assignments, online discussions, quizzes and various other interactive elements | No assessment tools |
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If you would like to meet with an academic technologist to discuss your specific course needs please let us know here.
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